The Dancing Girls Of Lahore: Selling Love And Saving Dreams In Pakistan's Ancient Pleasure District - Rilegato

Brown, Louise; Brown, T. Louise

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ISBN 10: 0060740426 ISBN 13: 9780060740429

Casa editrice: HarperCollins, 2005

Riassunto

A cultural history of Lahore's dancing girls profiles their existence in the shadow of a great mosque within the Diamond Market, discussing how their sophisticated art encompasses some of the best of Mughal culture and offering insight into life within the pleasure district as reflected by the experiences of a classically trained young dancer. 30,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

“Riveting and important. Even readers who don’t think they’re interested in Pakistani prostitution will find themselves engrossed.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))

“A fascinating ethnography with Bollywood flair, even at its darkest moments.” (Washington Post)

L'autore:

Louise Brown is an academic at Birmingham University, England, and the author of several books on Asia. She frequently returns to Lahore, Pakistan.

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• Editore: HarperCollins
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0060740426
• ISBN 13: 9780060740429
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 311